Fully Involved: An important update from us. 1.8.25
GSFA • January 8, 2025
NVFC Awards
The National Volunteer Fire Council annually honors volunteers whose achievements in the fire service and community exemplify outstanding performance. Learn more about each award below.
The nomination period for the NVFC’s annual awards is open through 5pm EST on January 17.
Learn about the recipients of the 2024 awards here. View the list of previous NVFC award winners here. If you are interested in sponsoring an NVFC achievement award, contact Meg Goldberg at meg@nvfc.org.
GSFA News
GSFA remembers Mort Lindner, longtime Parliamentarian and 34-year volunteer firefighter with Martinez-Columbia Fire Rescue, who passed away August 10, 2026 at age 93
Honoring George "Bubba" Julius Deverger, a decorated Georgia firefighter and commissioner who passed away after a long battle with cancer. Read service details.
Meet the GSFA Board of Directors candidates for 2024-2026 and learn how voting delegates submit credential forms by August 21st to receive an electronic ballot link.
GPSTC annual survey due July 28 2026. Fire and public safety leaders: complete FY25-26 training feedback and update agency profiles for accurate survey access today.
Spalding County Fire survey on shift schedules and scheduling changes. Three question survey for Georgia fire departments. Help evaluate scheduling option practices.
GSFA names Senator John Albers 2026 Legislator of the Year for his commitment to Georgia fire service firefighter support and public safety legislation advocacy now.
9/11 Run to Remember 5K September 12 2026 Cartersville 25th anniversary. First responders discount code 5KFirstResponderDiscount for 5 off. Valid until September 7.
First Responder Inspector course June 22-25 2026 Georgia Fire Academy NFPA 1030. Teaches fire safety inspections hazard identification and reporting to firefighters.
NVFC 2026 scholarship Columbia Southern University for volunteers. Two members receive up to 60 credit hours toward any online degree program. Applications open now.
2026 Hazmat Symposium June 23-24 GPSTC Forsyth GA. Free. DeconIQ Tactical Chemistry BatteryIQ courses. Real world practical training builds stronger hazmat response.
